This article on worldbuilding with the Spanish Inquisition is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific or technological concepts pervasive in sci-fi (space travel, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.) with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert Jay […]
Fact in Fantasy (#FactInFantasy) Series
Fantasy novels often draw on real-world concepts, either from history or present day. Good world-building relies on everything from economics to military strategy to animal husbandry.
The goal of this blog series is to go in-depth on these topics -- with help from people who have experience and expertise -- to help fantasy authors get the details right. For more information, see the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy main page.
Prophets, Preachers, and Parasites in Fantasy
This article on prophets, preachers, and parasites is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the cultural, historical, or world-building aspects of fantasy with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. The Expert: Jay Willis Jay S. Willis […]
Plants in World-building: Cacao Case Study
This article on plants in world-building is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the cultural, historical, or world-building aspects of fantasy with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. The Expert: Amber Royer Amber Royer is a chocolate […]
Spawning Monsters with Biology
This article on spawning monsters with biology is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific or technological concepts pervasive in sci-fi (space travel, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.) with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. The Expert: Sarah […]
Essential World-building: Food and Drink in Fiction
This article on food and drink for writers is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific/technological concepts pervasive in sci-fi or a historical/cultural element of fantasy with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. The Expert: […]
